Punch, the baby macaque who went viral for clinging to a stuffed toy orangutan for comfort, has gone viral once more, this ...

Born in July 2025, Punch was rejected by his mother after birth, and caretakers at the zoo stepped in to hand-raise him — but ...

Viral videos of the internet’s favorite baby monkey are showing a wholesome new chapter in his story, as Punch now appears to have formed a close bond with another young macaque. Punch, the young ...

Images of him being bullied by his enclosure-mates, retreating to safety and clinging to a plushie look-alike for comfort won hearts around the world. But finally, Punch the monkey is fitting in.

“Punch isn’t the only one who relies on stuffed animals for comfort and safety,” the overlaid text reads, referencing Punch, the Japanese macaque who previously went viral for clinging to a stuffed ...

The Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden in Japan, home to the viral baby monkey Punch, responded to online claims that Punch is "being bullied." In a new statement shared on X on Wednesday, ...

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society (not just white folks) are focusing its ...

If you've been on the internet in the past few weeks, chances are you've seen him: a tiny gray-brown monkey dragging a big, stuffed orangutan around Japan's Ichikawa Zoo. His name? Punch-kun, or Punch ...

Chris Holliday didn't even know who Punch was when he saw an image of the viral monkey on Instagram, and now the heartwarming primate is forever adorned on his chest. The tattoo has, understandably, ...